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    emissive keyboard

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Holiday, Jan 17, 2010.

  1. Holiday

    Holiday Notebook Geek

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    So from what I've read in the 29 FAQ it would appear the 29 does not need the inverter the 28 had is that accurate ? I installed a 3 ribbon emissive keyboard on my CF-29HTM50BM and I tried the 3rd ribbon up and then turned it over and still nothing so what have I missed ? :confused:
     
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    The cf-28 emissive keyboard is not compatable in the cf-29 series

    Does that answer your question?

    Alex
     
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    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Correct, the keyboard made for the 29 works on low voltage. The emissive chicklet keyboard for the 28 needs a special high voltage board.

    Sounds like you did it right. The 3rd ribbon cable, the narrow one with only 2 conductors, must be folded over so it goes into the connector upside down. Check the power to the backlight connector, it should be about 3.5 ~ 5 volts DC and vary when you press the Fn+F12 keys.
     
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  4. Holiday

    Holiday Notebook Geek

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    Yep that solves it my KB is for a 28 so it won't work . Thank you :cool:
     
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Holiday.... how many you've got with that kind of keyboard?


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    Holiday Notebook Geek

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    Just the one CF-28 MK3.
     
    Holiday, Jan 18, 2010
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